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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.79, 10,599 and 2,686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.79, 10,599 and 2,686.54 is: 4,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.79 : 10,599 = 2,686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.79/10,599 = 2,686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.79x = 10,599 × 2,686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.79x = 28,474,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,637.46/7,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.22

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